How researchers track weather on Mt. Washington in extreme conditions
Researchers at the summit of New England's tallest peak head out every hour on the hour to track temperature and humidity.
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Greenhouse gases continue reach toward "uncharted levels," NOAA warns
The "alarming pace" of increasing greenhouse gas emissions was observed the same year that the planet had one of its warmest years on record.
What we know about tornadoes and climate change
Scientists are still working to understand all the factors that influence tornadoes.
NASA announces crew for first trip back to moon
Three men and one woman have been selected for NASA's next planned flight to the moon. For the first time ever, the crew of astronauts headed for the moon include a woman and a Black man. Mark Strassmann reports.
Why are tornadoes still so hard to predict?
There can be a line of thunderstorms in an environment that looks favorable for tornadoes — but one storm might produce a tornado while the others don't.
"World's deepest fish" caught on camera — 27,000 feet below the surface
Scientists set world records for the deepest fish ever recorded on video, as well as the deepest catch, while exploring trenches off Japan.
Plants unleash ultrasonic cries for help when stressed, study finds
And if you listen closely, the type of sound the plant is making could tell you what's wrong.
Whale without a tail spotted near California
A gray whale with a missing tail was spotted off the coast of California, whale watchers say. The whale was swimming at a normal pace – about 3 miles per hour – near Newport Beach, meaning it has adapted to be able to swim without its tail.
T. rex's ferocious image may have just taken a hit
The classic image of Tyrannosaurus rex flashing giant teeth might be wrong. New research suggests they were likely covered by scaly lips.
Study: Warming climate could spawn more storms
Storms like the one that tore through Mississippi last week, killing several dozen people, could become more common due to climate change, according to a new study. Atmospheric scientist Dr. Walker Ashley, a professor at Northern Illinois University, and one of the study's lead authors, joins CBS News' John Dickerson on "Prime Time" about what these findings could mean.
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Government shutdown begins as up to 750,000 workers face furlough
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
British conservationist Jane Goodall spent her life researching and educating others about chimpanzees and the natural world.
These hospitals face major flood risk. Experts say Trump is making it worse.
Hospitals across the U.S. are at risk of significant flooding, and climate experts warn that the Trump administration's cuts leave the nation less prepared.
NYC high-rise partially collapses after explosion
Emergency crews are responding to reports of a possible gas explosion and partial building collapse in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
Legal threats hang over governor's race after report on Sherrill's military records
The National Archives admitted it had erred in releasing a mostly unredacted version of Mikie Sherrill's military records to an ally of her opponent.
Trump decrees any attack on Qatar be treated as threat to U.S.
Weeks after Israel bombed Qatar's capital, Trump signed an executive order declaring any attack on the Arab nation will be treated as a threat to the U.S.
Iowa teen dies after being mistaken for squirrel during hunting trip
A 17-year-old hunter died in rural Iowa after he "was mistaken for a squirrel by a member of his hunting party," state officials said.
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz isn't part of Trump's Cabinet, sources say
President Trump has decided the position will not be a Cabinet-level post, according to several sources familiar with the matter.
Ramen trend inspired by "KPop Demon Hunters" causing burns, doctors warn
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.